Yesterday, a fan was offended by DJ Sbu apparently calling people from Limpopo “bharis” on Twitter.


An open letter on the Skeem Saam Facebook page to the Metro FM DJ reads: “I don’t see any reason to get angry at DJ Sbu after he said all people from Limpopo are stupid. We know that Limpopians are ruling majority at universities, colleges, private companies, all over the nine different provinces.”

The writer also made claims about Sbu’s HIV status and treatment by private doctors born and raised in Limpopo.

When Daily Sun contacted the businessman about the letter, he said: “I’m originally from Limpopo and my father is from there.

“So disrespecting Limpopo would mean disrespecting my father and myself.

“But I profusely apologise to those people who believe what the letter says.”

The letter also reads: “We all know that his ex-girlfriend committed suicide at a Jhb hotel, so in Limpopo a stupid is a man who’s not circumcised, who can die any time from now.

“Actually, before end of March (if not, rea o loya wena Sbu -  *if not we will bewitch you Sbu*)”

The writer accuses the ANC of sending Sbu to make such comments about Limpopo.

Read open letter HERE

Source: dailysun

Mbau who was on her way from a film shoot in Kroonstad was involved in car accident whilst driving a rental VW Polo.

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Although the car was written off, the actress was lucky enough to escape with minor cuts and bruises.

Mbau is currently shooting a movie by comedian David Kau called ‘Room Divider’.

The upcoming movie, currently being shot in Kroonstad features Khanyi Mbau, Nkanyiso Bhengu and Amanda Makade.

About the movie that Khanyi is acting in:

Room Divider tells the story of ‘ghetto housewives’ living the local version of the popular US reality show of rich housewives of New York or LA.

In a case of art imitating life, Mbau will play the lead role - ‘Thandi’, a rich housewife living the life in the townships, married to a successful businessman (played by Nkanyiso Bhengu).

Without giving away too much, Mbau says "Thandi is a fun role to play because anything that has David Kau in it is never serious; it's a comedy with some drama."

Khanyi Mbau's future:

Mbau is marking her role in the industry with interesting prospects popping up for her career.

She will also be debuting on a new satirical comedy series titled ‘Check Coast’ on Vuzu TV starting Thursday 23 January at 19:00.

In the series her character takes you on a journey, focusing on the lives of the staff at the Centburg Department of Home Affairs.

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Angelina Jolie is reportedly getting set to relocate the Jolie-Pitt brood to South Africa later this year while fiancé Brad Pitt works on his latest film.

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Hollywood’s hottest power couple will reportedly be making Johannesburg their home for eight months, while the actor shoots a new blockbuster with close friend and colleague George Clooney.

Brad and Angelina, who have six children together, are expected to pay R85,000 (around £4,600) a month to rent a mansion in the luxurious Sandhurst suburb in Sandton.

'The private rent agreement will be for eight months and will cost the couple R680 000 (£37,000) for the full period,' African newspaper Beeld reported.

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Radio personality Sibusiso Leope, or DJ Sbu, is making his way to TV screens as he is set to host a new weekly show on Soweto TV.

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The radio DJ and television presenter, known for his various shows on YFM, Ukhozi FM and Metro FM as well as roles on 'Isidingo' and Generations', will host the prime time show 'XS GP'.

Soweto TV posted: "We have a new show coming to your screens soon!! Look out for XS GP hosted by DJ Sbu."

SowetoTV started broadcasting in 2007 and the community station has grown to be viewed by more than 2.65 million people on a weekly basis.

According to Drum, the show will start later this month and will focus on "all things entertaining and insightful from all four corners of the golden province."

'XS GP' will air from 27th February 2014 on Soweto TV.

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Summer is almost over in South Africa and what better way to show your gorgeous legs for the last time by wearing these fashion forward bandanna shorts.... Lets see how the celebrity rock this look:


Rihanna



Rita Ora pumped in some elegance



Ciara Killed it

Kimora Lee Simmons still hasn’t spoken out about the rumors that she wed her banker boyfriend, Tim Leissner, in a secret ceremony last week. Instead, Kimora’s letting her bling do the talking!





On February 21, the mama, model, and mogul extraordinaire, 38, stepped out in Los Angeles sporting a giant blue sapphire ring on her left ring finger. Kimora’s ex-husband, Russell Simmons, tweeted her wedding news last week, and a source confirmed to E! that Kimora and Tim really had tied the knot.

So far neither newlywed has actually confirmed their nuptials, though Kimora did poke fun at the rumor mill late last week by tweeting, “Yes, it's true... that I'm SKIRT-ing the issue!” But now that she’s publically wearing a ring on that very important finger, does this mean that Kimora’s decided to stop playing coy?

Kimora and Tim, a senior level employee at Goldman Sachs, have kept their relationship very private in the past, so little is known about their romance so far. But Tim did join Kimora — and her kids, Ming Lee, 14, Aoki Lee, 11, and Kenzo Lee, 5 — and the girls’ dad, Russell, on the family trip to St. Barts this Christmas.

Poor children all these different daddies coming into their lives... I'm getting tired just speaking about it.

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I have refrained from making any in‐depth statements regarding my arrest at Checkers in Cresta on the
18th December 2013 because as quickly as the event occurred is as quickly as it became a legal matter.
It seemed prudent to wait until proceedings concluded before releasing any statements, but as the case
continues and the media attention increases, I’d like to set the record straight:

I, UNEQUIVOCALLY, DID NOT STEAL HEADACHE TABLETS FROM CHECKERS.

I am innocent of this alleged crime and there was no basis for the arrest. Every item in my possession
was paid for including the tablets I’d purchased weeks earlier that were still unopened. It’s interesting that while I was there, another customer’s packages set off the security system and she was allowed to go without a search. I could not provide a receipt because I’m blessed to have R17.49c not be an expenditure I need to keep track of. Checkers could not provide proof either as the camera covering the relevant aisle didn’t work. It still wasn’t working when we gathered to view footage on the 13th February 2014. Neither party has conclusive evidence of the alleged crime.

As the matter currently stands, the State has offered Diversion. That means in principal that you admit to the allegations against you, look appropriately remorseful and the whole thing goes away. This would be the easiest and most cost effective manner in which to get this matter to finality. So basically it’s a lie that gets me out of this. I’m not sleeping as it is, I don’t see lying to an officer of the law remedying that. I declined the offer.

I am advised by my legal representative, Mr Jonathan Kaiser of O’Connell Attorneys, that often when a crime is based upon loss of such nominal value and the case is heavily reliant on circumstantial evidence, the State will dismiss it. Checkers can intervene and elect not to proceed with the further participation of the prosecution. Neither has happened. All calls by my attorney to Checkers have to date been met with a noncommittal ‘We’re still trying to find someone to appoint to the matter’ response. I guess it is far easier to Make An Example Of That Actress than it is to admit that perhaps, just perhaps, Checkers’ Anti‐Theft machines and cameras might need a service.
I am appalled that this ill‐handled misunderstanding requires not a diplomatic
conversation to resolve, but rather, a piece of my character. Whatever happens next I wanted to write this statement to correct the stories out there sullying my name and present my side of events.

To every woman who carries her life in her handbag like I do, open everything in it RIGHT NOW! Don’t
wait until you need that item to lift the tab, tear the perforated seal or pop the blister pack. That
unopened snack bar you keep for emergencies might cost you far more than the price on the shelf.

Regards,
Maggie

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 Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe turned 90 on Friday, far from home on a medical trip that has intensified concerns about his health and stoked a simmering succession battle in a country under his thumb for more than three decades.

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When Mugabe left for Singapore this week, spokesman George Charamba maintained the official denial of reports that Africa's oldest president was suffering from prostate cancer, saying the trip was for a "routine and long-planned" cataract operation.
Charamba assured Zimbabweans that Mugabe would be back home for his official birthday celebrations on Sunday, but the timing of the trip - just days before the milestone - has fired up speculation that Mugabe's health is failing.
In an interview with state television, his traditional mouthpiece, Mugabe claimed to be "as fit as a fiddle" but his slow speech and puffy appearance only made tongues wag harder.
"I know he's a very old man and we should not expect him to look like a 25-year boxing champion or rugby player, but it's exactly for that reason that he should be retiring," said one 50-year-old currency trader after seeing the interview.
As with many Zimbabweans discussing a leader accused of staying in power by force, he did not want his name to appear in print.
A June 2008 U.S. diplomatic cable published by Wikileaks said Mugabe had prostate cancer that had spread to other organs, and had been urged by his physician to step down from office.
But Mugabe went on to win another five years in power at an election last year that he says will allow him to quell factional fighting in his ZANU-PF party over who will one day fill his shoes.
"When the day comes and I retire, yes, sure, the day will come. But I do not want to leave my party in tatters. I want to leave it intact," he said in the state television interview.
JOICE VS. THE CROCODILE
Joice Mujuru, Mugabe's deputy in both the government and the ZANU-PF party, is leading the race to replace him, analysts say, closely followed by Justice Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa - a powerful former defence minister nicknamed 'The Crocodile'.
If Mugabe dies without resolving the succession issue, there are fears ZANU-PF could implode in a factional fight with the potential to suck in the military.
The constitution says if the president dies mid-term, the ruling party will elect a successor. ZANU-PF's charter says this must be done at a party congress where, technically, any aspiring leader can contest.
Mujuru has consolidated her support base with newly-elected provincial executives but she needs Mugabe's open endorsement to overcome reservations in the top ranks of the army about her capacity to lead, analysts say.
"It's fair to say nothing is given, that there will be no coronation but a contest for power," said Eldred Masunugure, a political science professor at the University of Zimbabwe.
"It is also very likely that this fight will get into the last round in Mugabe's absence," he said.
Besides fears of outright political unrest, many of the southern African nation's 13 million people worry that Mugabe and ZANU-PF big-hitters are preoccupied with succession at the expense of an economy desperate for revival.
In an commentary titled "Echoes of the end of an era," the private Zimbabwe Independent newspaper said Mugabe was struggling to address serious problems, not least capital flight since last year's election and a plunge in business confidence.
"Zimbabwe now seems to be running on auto pilot," the paper said. "There appears to be some loss of control."

Source: Reuters

Former YFM afternoon drive host and TV presenter, Dineo Ranaka, is reportedly going to be the face of clothing brand Legit.

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The troubled TV personality was recently the boot from her show at Highveld FM and it was not the first time the troubled presenter had issues with her radio career.

According to Sunday Sun, the star has reportedly bounced back is set to be the face of Legit alongside other stars including Minnie Dlamini, DJ Zinhle, Bonang Matheba and Toya Delazy.

A source claims that she was spotted shooting what was reported to be the winter collection for a Legit campaign in Cape Town.

"As a designer she's not bad. What I like about her is that she's a pusher and a surviver," the source said.

All this comes after she lost her job at Highveld FM and her 'All Access' gig came to an end.

When the paper contacted Dineo for comment she reportedly said she had nothing to say and reportedly "dropped" the phone.

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We've seen it on the run way, our celebrities are rocking it. The dark lips is definitely a trend to try, but I must say its not for the faint hearted.








How do you pull this Halloween trend of may be a mystery to others but let me fill you in.

Keep your overall make-up simple. Use natural color ( browns)  for your eye make- up, define your eyes with a black eye liner on the upper eyelid and the bottom. Pile up that mascara and please go easy on that blush, remember we want the lips to pop.

It seems Michelle Obama is not miffed by the Beyonce and President Obama alleged affair rumors. The First Lady apparently sent a romantic Valentine Message to Barrack on Valentine's Day via her Twitter account under the name of Flotus. Michelle wrote, "Hey Barack, I'll always be your valentine! ‪#HappyValentinesDay -mo."

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FLOTUS in her interview Univision's Enrique Santos Show also indicated  hat after being in the wedlock for all these years, this year's Valentine will be a cozy and small affair.

 "This year we'll probably low-key it in the White House. I just had a wonderful big birthday party and I, you know, I think he's done his part to show me how much he loves me so... he's off the hook this year."

If the Valentine message is anything to go by, then all seems well between Barrack and Michelle. Since the last two weeks, the French media is jammed with Beyonce and President Obama's alleged affair rumors. French Photographer Pascal Rostain revealed to La Figaro that a love affair is brewing between the singer and the president.

"First, there are still or television images of the Obama couple becoming a little distant. It is legitimate to ask questions. We found the same thing, always through images, between [French President] Hollande and [his partner Valerie Trierweiler]. Afterwards, there was the rumor. Same for Obama and Beyonce, for example. Just because it's a rumor doesn't mean that one should not go in the field to check. We should not forget Marilyn [Monroe] or Monica Lewinsky," Pascal was quoted in La Figaro.

Beyonce and the Obamas have been family friends for a long time now and the rumors of them getting close ripened when French President French President Francois Hollande came for the state dinner with Barrack Obama and Michelle Obama.

Even Author Edward Klein claimed in his biography that all is not well in the married life of Barrack and Michele. The Biography named "The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White House," published in 2012 claims that Michelle had planned to divorce Barack in 2000.

However, first lady's Valentine message to President comes as a relief to the fans, who were shocked when rumors mill started churning out news of the alleged affair. Let us know your thoughts on President Obama's and Michelle's Obama's marriage. Do you think they are still a happy couple?

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36 celebrities were featured in the nude in this year's Marie Claire’s popular Naked issue but the celebrity that stood out the most was Boity Thulo - which sparked a trending topic on Twitter dedicated solely to her fans' reactions of her full portrait.




Celebrities taking part in this year’s campaign in aid of The Lunchbox Fund, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing a daily meal for orphaned or vulnerable school children in disadvantaged areas around South Africa are:

Lee-Ann Liebenberg, model and Marie Claire Naked 2014 cover star
Chris Bertish, big-wave surfer and The Lunchbox Fund ambassador
Kamini Pather and Pete Goffe-Wood, winner and judge on Masterchef SA
Tebogo ‘Proverb’ Thekisho and Siya ‘Slikour’ Metane, SA hip-hop artists
Zebra & Giraffe: Stefan Henrico, Alan Shenton, Mike Wright and Greg Carlin
Mi Casa: Joao ‘J’Something’ da Fonseca, Sipho ‘Dr Duda’ Mphahlaza and Moshe ‘Mo T’ Kgasoane
ShortStraw: Gad De Combes, Jake Rubinstein, Russell Grant, Alastair Thomas and Tom Revington
Graeme Richards and Katlego Maboe, Expresso presenters
Nomuzi Mabena, MTV Base presenter
Catherine Grenfell and Zama Dube, radio presenters
Nate ‘Protoculture’ Raubenheimer, producer, composer and DJ
Vanessa Haywood, Boity Thulo, Zakeeya Patel, Catriona Andrews and Petronella Tshuma, actresses
Ryan Sandes, ultra-trail runner
Malibongwe Tyilo, blogger
Athi-Patra Ruga, performance artist
Marc Lottering and Anne Hirsch, comedians
Chad Saaiman, musician
Adele Blank, dancer and choreographer

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Former Generations actress Sonia Sedibe was reportedly embroiled in domestic violence with her maid Noeleen Zhangara over a telephone call.

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Apparently the drama started when Sedibe dismissed her maid last year December for neglecting her duties but Noeleen decided to come back to her work in January anyway.

This is where the plot thickness, Sedibe's husband Leslie Sedibe, told the maid to come back to work besides being given marching orders by the madam.

An insider told Sunday Sun, the fight broke out when: "Sonia was preparing food and the maid was laughing and giggling on the phone. Sonia told her either to help or go to her room and make her social calls."

The paper alleges the actress throw the first blow and it went downhill from that point with ‘mops' and ‘bread bins' flying everywhere in the quiet suburb of Norwood.

The actress later opened a case of assault, which led to Zhangara arrest and freed on R1000 bail which was paid by Sonia's husband.

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HEIDI Klum is desperate to reconcile with ex-husband Seal.

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The supermodel has begged the singer to take her back, but he said no.

Heidi dumped Seal, 50, two years ago to pursue a steamy relationship with her bodyguard Martin Kirsten, who she recently split from.

“Heidi assumed Seal would take her back in a flash because he was so heartbroken when they split,” said a source.

“But over time he learned to focus on his new life, and he’s just been photographed out and about with a new woman. No doubt he’d rather be with her than go back to tempestuous Heidi. In fact, he told Heidi she needs to look elsewhere for a man.”

“Heidi was dev­astated when Seal turned her down, so she went out to party the pain away and hooked up with Vito.

“But this is definitely a rebound. She’d rather be with Seal.”

Seal and Klum were married for seven years but endured a bitter bustup, with Seal famously accusing her of “fornicating with the help.”

“Seal has learned to forgive Heidi, but that’s more for the kids’ sake than anything else,” said a second source. “There was a time he’d have given his right arm to have her back, but now he’s over her.”

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Oscar Pistorius, the Paralympic athlete accused of murdering his girlfriend, has broken his long public silence to describe her death as a "devastating accident".

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Pistorius issued a statement to mark the first anniversary of the Valentine's day tragedy in which he shot Reeva Steenkamp three times through a toilet door at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. He maintains that he believed her to be an intruder.

Just after 1am local time on Friday, Pistorius tweeted for the first time in a year, linking to the statement on his website. "No words can adequately capture my feelings about the devastating accident that has caused such heartache for everyone who truly loved – and continues to love Reeva," it said.

"The pain and sadness, especially for Reeva's parents, family and friends consumes me with sorrow. The loss of Reeva and the complete trauma of that day, I will carry with me for the rest of my life – Oscar."

Pistorius, a double amputee known as the "Blade Runner", has kept a low profile since being released on bail last year, staying at the home of his uncle and resuming "low-key" training. He is due to stand trial for murder on 3 March in a case that has attracted huge worldwide attention.

Steenkamp's parents, Barry and June, also issued a statement this week through their lawyers. "All we are looking for is closure and to know that our daughter did not suffer on that tragic Valentine's day," they said.

"As the first anniversary of our beloved daughter's death approaches, we would like to thank all family, friends, the people of South Africa, and the world for their compassion, kind words and comfort shown to us, and for the many letters of condolences we have received."

The family added that they intend to set up a foundation in honour of Steenkamp after the trial. "Reeva, who held such a passion for women's abuse issues and frequently spoke out against domestic violence, intended to one day open an establishment where abused women would be cared for."

Steenkamp's schoolfriend Gwyn Guscott posted on Facebook on Thursday: "Tomorrow will be a tough one for most, but let's remember how much she loved love and fill our day with roses and remember her stunning smile and that little giggle she used to do when she had happy thoughts. To Reeves, I miss you every day.

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Mr Jacob Zuma with 1st lady Sizakele Khumalo-Zuma



Leader of DA Helen Zille



Patricia De Lille Cape Town Mayor always arrives in a suit *boring*



Whoever she is Ewu jeso  - she is the reason why one must check themselves in the mirror before going out in public. Akasamu  dala necleavage netattoo. Ewu zithin'izingane zalo mama.. YHO unfortunately for her this is not at all sexy shame!!



Thandile Sunduza MP of the ANC looks like a lemon with legs

The Knot Hairstyle

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What you need

a comb
hair pins

 First, pull your hair into two low pigtails. Divide each side into two pieces and tie as many knots as your length will allow for (I do four on each side). I pull the pieces upwards as I am tying the knots. Before you pin, use your fingers to loosen each knot. Secure with as many bobby pins as needed. I don't use any hairspray, but if you have finer hair it might be a good idea. :) That's it!

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Rapper Lil' Kim has shown off a surprise baby bump at New York Fashion Week.

The diminutive hip hop diva - who was last linked to boxer Floyd Mayweather - let her bump do the talking as she was carried by a burly bodyguard from her car, showing off her new physique at the event in New York.

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Her friend Perez Hilton appeared to confirm the news as he posted a picture with the star, and tweeted: 'Me and a very PREGNANT #LilKim at #TheBlonds show. Congrats, boo!!'

MailOnline have reached out to Kim's representatives for comment.

It wasn't long before fans took to Twitter to comment on the pictures, congratulating the star on her happy news.

Kim's friend Tamar Braxton also confirmed the news, tweeting: 'Awwwww congrats @LilKim on your little one'.

It is unclear who Kim - real name Kimberly Denise Jones - is currently in a relationship with.Recently Kim has been linked to professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., 36, and the pair were said to be still 'dating' in September last year. The 39-year-old rapper claimed to be in love with music producer Scott Storch in 2012 - who she collaborated with on her hit single Lighters Up - and even revealed that she 'would have married him'.

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The TV and radio darling has been the subject of watercooler gossip since it emerged last week that she had been involved in a fight with another of South Africa's popular girls, Poppy Ntshongwana.







But Matheba took to Twitter to defend herself: "I don't remember hitting any woman in the 26 years I've been on this Earth!"

According to an industry insider, this is not the first time Matheba has allegedly been "abusive" to Ntshongwana.

"About a month ago, Bonang called Poppy and demanded to know why she (Poppy) was calling Euphonik. She then dropped the phone on her when Poppy said Euphonik had called her," the source said.

Relations between the two women have been frosty for a while, with some attributing it to Euphonik's "soft spot" for Ntshongwana.

On September 16 Matheba joined her man, his best buddy DJ Fresh and the rest of the 5FM Fresh Drive crew - including Ntshongwana and Catherine Grenfell - on a trip to Ibiza. "My favourite place in the whole wide world!" she proclaimed on Twitter.

However, barely 48 hours later the face of Revlon posted "Must. Go. Home" and added three smiley faces.

A member of Team Poppy claims that between September 17 and 18, Matheba finally lost it with Ntshongwana on the Spanish island while the group were enjoying drinks by the poolside at Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, where they were staying.

"Bonang came to join in. Euphonik got her a chair."

Details of what started the fight are sketchy, but it is said Matheba pulled Ntshongwana's braided hair extensions before the two women were separated by DJ Fresh.

One of the gay brigade who parties with Ntshongwana came to her defence, saying: "Poppy is a lovely girl and sweet. I would expect arguments from her, but not physical fighting."

When Sunday World approached Ntshongwana about the allegations, all she would say was "I'm not at liberty to speak about it", before dropping the phone.

Matheba's cellphone was switched off and she had not replied to an SMS by the time of publication.

Her management, DNA Brand Architects, responded to Sunday World's e-mailed questions by saying: "Unfortunately we have no comment on the questions below."

Revlon has gone all out to promote Matheba since announcing her as its ambassador four months ago.

The brand's communication manager, Adele du Plessis said: "We know nothing about (the alleged fight) other than what has been reported, and she has vehemently denied it to us. We are yet to see her."

Matheba and Euphonik's three-year relationship has been fraught with drama in the past year.

Allegations of cheating and abuse have been bandied about, with the couple reconciling after they dragged each other to court. Matheba claimed Euphonik beat her, but he countered that they were still sleeping with each other despite the court drama.

A source in Matheba's circle, speaking anonymously, said: "Bonang has temper tantrums and calls any woman she feels is a threat to her relationship. She can't stand not to be on top." Another informant in her circle said: "It's so like her to do that. She has a temper and she is good at denying things."

The gossip could be damaging to Matheba.

Thulane Hadebe, managing director of Brand Ambassadors, said brands go through "numerous processes" and "wouldn't chose their celebrity if they didn't believe in them or supported them".

Fortunately for Bonang this fight didn't ruin her reputation as a brand, but its all over they have kissed and made up. After this, there will be no more out bursts from the Queen B...

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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has again lashed out at the upcoming movie about her life, directed by Darrell Roodt and starring Jennifer Hudson.

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She told CNN that her reaction to the movie does not have anything to do with the fact that an American actress will be playing her as a struggle heroine.

"I have absolutely nothing against Jennifer, but I have everything against the movie itself," she told CNN’s Nadia Bilchik.

The film, titled Winnie, sparked controversy when two American stars were cast in the lead roles (besides Hudson in the title role, the movie also stars Terrence Howard as Nelson Mandela) and an actors' union (the Creative Workers Union of South Africa) sought to boycott the film. Madikizela-Mandela also threatened to halt production of the movie.

'An amazing love story'

"I was not consulted," she tells CNN. "I am still alive, and I think that it is a total disrespect to come to South Africa, make a movie about my struggle, and call that movie some translation of a romantic life of Winnie Mandela."

Director Darrell Roodt (best known for Cry, the Beloved Country and the Oscar-nominated Aids film Yesterday) described the film as "the ultimate women's movie" and "an amazing love story", at the 2010 Cannes film festival.

"I think it is an insult," Mandela told CNN of the film. "I don’t know what would be romantic in our bitter struggle."

Hudson, who won an Oscar for her role in the musical Dreamgirls, did not meet with Madikizela-Mandela prior to filming, at the insistence of the filmmakers.

Winnie is based on Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob's biography, Winnie Mandela: A Life and, according to producer Andre Pieterse, "The film will be made based on a screenplay that was well researched and without any interference, without any influence from any of the main characters."

Winnie: The Opera

A teaser trailer for the film was leaked online late last year and was met with widespread scorn.

The film is expected to be released in the US ahead of South Africa, most likely in late 2011, and comes in the wake of Winnie: The Opera, which was produced by Mfundi Vundla and opened at the Pretoria State Theatre in April.

However, the opera received Madikizela-Mandela's blessing and she delivered a speech from the stage on opening night.

She told CNN that Vundla did an "amazing job".

"Of course not everyone would be happy about how that life was depicted. I don't think it is possible to show 18 months of solitary confinement in an opera situation and I don't think it is possible to transit to Brandfort and depict those nine and a half years of banishment."

She added: "It is not possible to translate the actual torture each and every mother went through. I was one of those who got the bitter end of the apartheid stick."

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A crop top (also cropped top, belly shirt, half shirt, midriff shirt, midriff top, tummy top, short shirt, and cutoff shirt) is a T-shirt or blouse with the lower part cut off, showing off some of the abdomen. The belly shirt (or half shirt) is a kind of shirt that is cut off from the bottom of the chest.

During the mid-1980s, pop star Madonna caused a controversy when she gyrated in a mesh crop top in her video for the song "Lucky Star." Also during this decade, cutoff crop tops became a popular fashion item thanks to the aerobic craze and popularity of the movie Flashdance. - wikipedia

The Crop Top dressed up



Casual


Funky

Last year Sunday Sun reported that actor Maggie Benedict had told Generations boss, Mfundi Vundla, to shove his job where the sun doesn’t shine.

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But now, her Generations headache might be over as she will be joining the popular telenova, Isibaya soon.

Rumour has it that Maggie, who plays Akhona in Generations, is in negotiations with Isibaya bosses.

“She’s been to Bomb Shelter Productions a number of times where they’re discussing her role and contract,” a close friend said.

It’s also understood Isibaya creators are keen on having Maggie on set.

“Maggie is excited about her new venture.

“This will also give her a chance to start afresh since she was humiliated by cops when she got arrested in Cresta last year.

“Her reputation was ruined as cops and managers of that chain store humiliated her.

“She was frog-marched into the waiting police van after she was accused of theft,” one of the Generations crew told Sunday Sun.

Akhona was arrested for allegedly shoplifting Panado tablets worth R17 at a Checkers store in Cresta, Jozi.

She appeared in court this past Thursday and her case has been postponed.

Akhona refused to comment and said: “Wow! That’s interesting news. No comment.”
Isibaya is gaining popularity among Mzansi’s soapie lovers and with her talent, it can only get better.

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GENERATIONS boss, Mfundi Vundla, is spitting fire! This after he had discovered that make-up, clothes and jewellery were disappearing from the Henley Studios in Auckland Park, Jozi.

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Sunday Sun understands that Mfundi can no longer stand by and let things vanish in his studios. He has allegedly launched a full-scale investigation into the theft of goods.

Insiders at the popular SABC1 soapie have revealed that people are scared they might have to kiss their jobs goodbye when Mfundi’s investigators release the report and possibly nail those who are responsible for the items that went walkabout.

A well-placed source said: “Generations has been hit by internal theft where clothes and make-up meant for actors disappear.

“This started happening last year before actors went on strike. When the wardrobe and make-up department had to do their job, certain items couldn’t be found.

“Mfundi had to fork out money for new clothes and make-up. He has since appointed a team of investigators, because it was costing him a lot of cash to replace the stolen stuff,” said the source. It has also emerged that some of the actors and staffers are against the probe. They believe innocent people will be fingered by investigators.

“When we leave the studio no one searches us. We work in fear and are even scared to come with our own make-up to the studio because we might end up being accused of being thieves,” another insider told the People’s Paper.

Last week the SunTeam approached Mfundi for comment and he refused to shed light on the matter.

All he said was: “Angiyazi daai ding!” and laughed at this reporter.

Now I know we will all look at Akona since she was reported stealing pain tablets, but now someone stealing clothing off set, ayibo whats going on kwi Generations?

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The celebrity boxing match between rapper DMX and acquitted Florida killer George Zimmerman has been called off, its promoter said on Saturday after threats were made against him.

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The three-round match would have pitted Zimmerman, who was found not guilty in the 2012 shooting death of unarmed, black teenager Trayvon Martin, against the trash-talking musician with a history of arrests, most of them drug or driving offenses.

Damon Feldman, who has organized numerous bouts between celebrities, said on Twitter that the Zimmerman-DMX match was off after generating a public outcry this week.

"Done with George Zimmerman if you had a major payday sitting in front of you, I know no one else would walk away like I did ***Next!!," he said in a Tweet.

Martin's shooting and Zimmerman's self-defense claim polarized the United States on issues of racial justice, stand your ground laws and gun control.

Feldman came under a barrage of criticism after the fight between Zimmerman and Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, was announced on Wednesday, Martin's birthday.

Civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton, who has backed Martin's family, cautioned against glorifying Zimmerman. The "Cancel George Zimmerman's 'Celebrity' Boxing Match" Facebook page generated 315,000 "likes."

Sherry Schaefer, Feldman's assistant, said that the promoter had been threatened and had to get a bodyguard.

Feldman was approached about seeking a bout for Zimmerman, although the promoter did not consider him a celebrity, she said.

Schaefer said billionaire Alki David had backed the proposed fight for his FilmOn.com online television service.

The fight was first set for March 1 and then switched to March 15.

In a statement, a spokesman for DMX said the rapper had never agreed to the fight and it would not affect his concert schedule.

After Zimmerman's acquittal, his lawyer said it would be difficult for his client, like defendants in other notorious crimes, to find normal employment.

In his 2013 trial, Zimmerman was accused of racially profiling, following and shooting Martin, a 17-year-old guest in a gated neighborhood in central Florida, as the youth was returning from a convenience store. Zimmerman claimed self-defense.

The trial put the spotlight on Florida's stand your ground law, which allows someone in fear of his or her life to use lethal force.

Since his acquittal, Zimmerman has had several brushes with the law. He has twice been stopped for speeding, once in Texas and again in Florida.

In September, Zimmerman was questioned by police after his estranged wife called authorities saying he threatened her with a gun. He was not charged in that incident.


Source: Reuters
(Reporting by Ian Simpson in Washington; Editing by Dan Grebler and Lisa Shumaker)

As the details of the former president's last will and testament were made public today, many were surprised by who was acknowledged and who was not

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Reading Mandela’s will on Monday, Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke said the estate was worth R46 million.

According to the document, former President Nelson Mandela’s wife Graça Machel will take ownership of the four properties the couple jointly owned in Mozambique, three of which are in Maputo and a fourth in Chilembene.

It was confirmed today that Machel and Mandela were married in community of property, which entitles her to 50% of her late husband’s estate.

“She may opt to have exactly half of the estate. It’s an election that needs to happen in 90 days… that’s still pending,” Moseneke said. He said Machel had not yet given her decision on this yet.

The widow will also keep the couple’s vehicles, the jewellery she received during the marriage and all money in their bank accounts and that invested with financial institutions.

Mandela’s Houghton home was bequeathed to a family trust, however Machel is allowed to take art and artefacts from the residence.

Josina and Malengani Machel, the children from Graça’s marriage to the late Mozambican president Samora Machel will each receive R3 million.

Madiba also left R100 000 each to Samora Machel’s six children born from a previous marriage. The six are Joselina, Samora Junior, Manthyane, Atwane, Turila, and Olivia Machel.

Mandela also gave his late son Makgato Mandela R3,3 million and his daughter Makaziwe Mandela R3,3 million in advance of his death.

His grandchildren from the first wife Evelyn Mase, Mandla, Ndaba, Mbuso and Andile Mandela will each receive R3,3 million. However, Mandla and Ndaba’s inheritance is apparently held in the Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela trust.

Mandela’s second wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, was not mentioned in the will, but the children of this union, Zindzi and Zenani received R3, 3 million each and their children each got R100 000.

Mandela left R50 000 to each of his nine personal employees, including his former personal assistant Zelda La Grange and his cook Xoliswa Ndoyiya.

Mandela also left money to a number of educational institutions, which include Qunu High School, the University of the Witwatersrand and Fort Hare University — which all received a sum of R100 000.

He also left R100 000 to Orlando West High School for its contribution to the liberation of the country.

Read the summarised will here: Nelson Mandela will


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FIRED Ukhozi FM presenter Linda “Mr Magic” Sibiya yesterday held a press conference to discuss his dismissal, but he was unable to provide answers about what led to it.

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Linda was fired last Thursday for alleged fraud and corruption. At the time, SABC spokesman Kaizer Kganyago said the public broadcaster would not make details public.

Over the past week, Linda has been threatening on Twitter to call a media briefing where he would reveal the secrets of the radio managers.

But at the media briefing at Durban City Hall, he only said he didn’t know why he was fired.

“My dismissal was a shock. I never saw it coming.

“I was never given time to study the charge sheet,” he said before claiming that other radio stations had already approached him.

He dismissed reports that his name appeared on the ANC’s candidate list.

The Communication Workers Union’s Thami Mzelemu said they had written a letter to Ukhozi FM station manager, Bonga Mpanza.

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal distanced itself from the matter.

Linda earlier alleged that he was shown the door because of his obvious support of the ANC. The party’s provincial spokesman, Senzo Mkhize, said: “The matter is between the employer and the employee. The ANC is not involved at all.”

At the briefing, Linda was with popular Pastor Vusi Dube, Advocate Ronald Ntshangase, a representative of his union, and a handful of Ukhozi FM announcers.

Addressing the ANC issue, Linda said: “I interact with leaders across the political spectrum.

“When I’m at a restaurant in Cape Town, I pick up the phone and call Bantu Holomisa of the UDM and then order fish. That’s the meal both of us like.”

All I can say is that the press conference was a waste of precious time. we wanted the juicy detail but nothing came out of it....

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Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York apartment on Sunday, a law-enforcement official said. He was 46.

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Media reports suggested a drug overdose could be to blame, but the official, who declined to be named, said the cause of death was under investigation.

Police responded to the scene in Manhattan’s West Village after receiving a call at about 11.15am local time, the official said.

The Wall Street Journal, which broke the story, said Hoffman was found with a needle in his arm by a screenwriter in the bathroom of his apartment.

Hoffman — whose recent movies included The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Master — won an Oscar for best actor in 2006 for Capote and was seen as one of the pre-eminent actors of his generation.

Born Philip Hoffman in July 1967 in New York state, he was the third of four children of a Xerox executive and a feminist housewife who divorced when he was nine.

An avid athlete, the stocky youth became involved in school theatrics after suffering an injury. He earned a drama degree from New York University in 1989, though he fell into alcohol and drug abuse for a while.

After inserting his grandfather’s name, Seymour, between his existing names, he made his big-screen debut in a 1991 independent film called Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole. In 1997, he made a quiet splash as a closeted gay crew member who makes a tentative pass at star Mark Wahlberg in Paul Thomas Anderson’s porn industry tale Boogie Nights, followed by a quirky turn as a toady in the Coen brothers’ The Big Lebowski (1998).

In Anthony Minghella’s unique crime thriller The Talented Mr Ripley, he stole the show from co-stars Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow with his stealthy supporting role as slippery and duplicitous preppie Freddie Miles.

The hard-working actor played music reporter Lester Bangs in Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous (2000) and then took on the role of a lonely lecher in Todd Solondz’s Happiness (1998).

He also had striking roles in Anderson’s Magnolia, starring Tom Cruise (1999); in Flawless, in which he plays a melodramatic drag queen, opposite Robert De Niro; in Punch-Drunk Love; and in big-budget pictures like the 2003 Oscar winner Cold Mountain.

He was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor three times.

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By now, it is old news that Linda ‘Mr Magic’ Sibiya is no longer part of Ukhozi FM. The popular Dj was fired unexpectedly last week, on the 30th of January. However, the reasons for his axing are still not definitely known. Mr Magic is expected to reveal them in a press conference at the Durban City Hall today.

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Since last week, people have come up with several speculations as to why he was fired. So far, we know of three reasons that have been presumed as the cause for his dismissal.

It has been reported that Mr Magic breached the SABC’s code of conduct by supporting the ANC openly, was a control freak, and committed fraud.

ANC Support
Last week the first report by Isolezwe newspaper cited Mr Magic’s support for the ruling party as the reason for his dismissal. The newspaper reported that he was part of several ANC campaigning events and urged people to vote for the ruling party, thereby breaking the SABC laws by which radio DJs are expected to abide.

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Linda Sibiya wearing ANC-branded sneakers. Image: Twitter.

On his Twitter account, it is evident that Mr Magic supports the ANC. In one of his images he is seen wearing  ANC-branded sneakers with the name “Linda Sibiya” on them.  Mr Magic confirmed his support for the ruling party. On Saturday he Tweeted, “ANC is my home and I’m not ashamed. It’s my right. I can campaign now freely for my organization. So people don’t speculate just wait for me.”

Control Freak
According to the information we have gathered so far, it seems like there was a conflict between Mr Magic and Ukhozi FM’s management. A source who spoke to the Daily Sun alleged that Mr Magic was a control freak.

According to the source, Mr Magic made it hard for Zandile Tembe, the station’s programmes manager, to do her job. Although she was the boss, Mr Magic, who had been with Ukhozi FM for 18 years, allegedly wanted to dictate to her on how to run things. Tembe felt undermined and wanted to be given space to do things her way. From 2008 to 2011, Tembe used to work as content producer on Vuka Mzansi Breakfast Show (VMBS), a morning show Mr Magic hosted from 2008 until last week. In 2011, Tembe got promoted to the post of programmes manager. After that her working relationship with Mr Magic gradually turned sour, ultimately resulting in Mr Magic getting the boot. When asked about these rumours, Tembe denied them and refused to comment further.

Fraud
On Sunday, Isolezwe revealed that Mr Magic was under investigation for fraud. It reported that his company, Magic Communications, inappropriately received a R1.8 million sponsorship from Edcon. Edcon reportedly paid the money under the impression that they were working with the SABC. Mr Magic’s company was expected to use the money to organise an event to honour Ukhozi FM legends. However, the event never happened and the SABC did not receive any money. Thus, Mr Magic is being investigated for using his influence as an SABC Dj to defraud Edcon.

Mr Magic said these allegations were being used as an excuse to oust him. The real reasons for his dismissal are yet to be disclosed. Apparently there were internal battles within the station. He said Mpanza knows why he fired him and promised to reveal the truth in a press conference to be held at the Durban City Hall today at 11:00 am.

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A pleather skirt is one of those fun to wear skirts which give you an option to either dress it up or down. Lets take a look at how some celebrities rocked the pleather  outfit .